Valley Art Therapy Ltd.

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.

For a lot of teens, overthinking is one of the ways anxiety shows up —
rereading texts, replaying conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing, or trying to solve problems that haven’t even happened yet.

That busy brain is just your system trying to keep you safe.

You can’t always think your way out of overthinking.
And you don’t have to quiet it by yourself.

Support can help your nervous system settle first —
so the thoughts don’t have to work so hard.

We’re here to help.

01/27/2026

01/23/2026

When you’ve carried too much for too long, overwhelm becomes the default.

Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and feel supported as things begin to shift.

We’re accepting new clients.

If you’re ready for support, we’re here.

Book your session now.

01/22/2026

Getting ready for exams next week? Check out our new blog post on helping support teens with anxiety.

ValleyArtTherapy.com/blog

01/22/2026

New Blog Post.... Helping Teens with Anxiety During Exams & Academic Pressure

As the semester moves into its final stretch, many teens feel a shift. Assignments pile up, exams approach, and the pressure can start to feel relentless — as if there’s no room to slip, pause, or catch your breath.This season often brings an increase in anxiety, not because teens aren’t capab...

01/22/2026

When anxiety is constant and thoughts won’t slow down, words aren’t always accessible…or enough.

Art therapy gives teens another way in.
A way to process what’s happening when everything feels like too much.
A way to work through stress and emotions safely, creatively, and at their own pace.
A way to feel understood — even when they may not know how to explain what’s wrong.

This is the heart of our work with teens.
Trauma-informed art therapy supports healing, self-expression, and coping in ways that feel safe and manageable.

If this feels like the help your teen needs, we’d love to connect.
We currently have space for new teen clients.

01/17/2026

A lot of people imagine trauma therapy just like that….falling into the pit of despair.

But real trauma work isn’t about breaking everything open at once.
It’s slow, connected, and grounded in the present moment.

It’s noticing what comes up and staying within what your system can manage.
Feeling hard things without getting lost in them.
And we definitely make space for lightness and laughter along the way.

You’re always in charge of the pace.
Nothing has to be shared before you’re ready.
It may not always comfortable, but it shouldn’t be overwhelming.

When you’re ready to process past experiences and live with more ease, we’re here.

01/16/2026

When kids are overwhelmed, they can’t access the part of the brain that helps them think, reason, or problem-solve.

What they need most in that moment is you — your calm voice, your steady presence, and your connection.

These simple phrases can help your child’s nervous system settle so you can get through the hard moments together.

If overwhelm is showing up often at home, support can make things easier.

Book a session or consult.